As I don't know how to contact this fansubbing group, I hope that this message somehow reaches them.
I love that you are subbing the new GAINAX anime Gurren Lagann, since very few groups are (which is surprising considering the production company if you ask me, but anyway). However I have to ask: am I doing something wrong when I try to watch your subs, or do you just not watch them for quality? Your subtitles are way to big for the screen, and overlap on themselves, making it impossible to read, and the latest episodes had something wrong with the video quality as well.
I realize that subbing an episode takes a lot of time and effort and skill that I just don't have, so I dont mind if I have to wait a few extra days for an episode if it means that I can watch a quality sub. However its just dissapointing if I wait for a few hours to watch an episode while its downloading only to have to delete the file because it is incomprehensible.
I am watching mkv files with VLC media player. If this is something wrong on my end, go ahead and tell me. I've gone in to my options menu to fiddle with settings to make the text smaller, but to no avail.
In my experience, VLC has really crappy softsub support. That may be the issue. Try watching it in another player (like MPC + CCCP for full playback support) and see if the problem still persists?
I haven't seen the series in question, though, so can't say for sure it isn't a problem on their end. VLC + sub issues is pretty suspicious to me, because VLC sucks.
well I have MPC as well, but it tends to want to display in fullscreen mode rather than widescreen (not sure if I can change that), but I'll give it a shot.
I dunno, I've never had a problem with VLC before. Maybe I need an update to get better codecs?
well I have MPC as well, but it tends to want to display in fullscreen mode rather than widescreen (not sure if I can change that), but I'll give it a shot.
That would be the aspect override having somehow been set to 4:3.
Open a video. Right click. Video Frame > Make sure "Keep Aspect Ratio" is ticked, and then go to Override Aspect Ratio > Select default.
That way video will always play in the correct aspect. ^^
It is indeed VLC's fault. They are working together with equinox to integrate asa support into it (asa is one of the two cross-platform alternatives for vsfilter being developed; the other is mplayer's libass, by azzy), but, until then, don't use VLC to play anything softsubbed. There is nothing you can do to fix it.
Even after VLC does fix it, using CCCP with MPC or Zoom Player is still an overall better idea - at least for me, VLC has a horrible user interface, and it's known to have issues with certain H.264 files.
Lolfang of Nyoro~n here.
Yes VLC is the source of your trouble. Our subs are best viewed after installing the combined community codec pack, in either Zoom Player or Media Player Classic. Many people who still use VLC have had this trouble, VLC has many internal flaws when it comes to subtitles, so please consider changing to a more anime friendly player, thank you for watching Nyoro~n Fansubs' releases.
a friend of mine dloaded nyoro~n's ep3 of gurren lagann and i think he told me he has trouble finding the subs (he said it's basically raw =/) but i didnt ask him what player he was using. then he dloaded the "HQ" one from nyoro~n and he said he can see the subs fine...
personally i've only watched ep1 of the nyoro~n HQ subs and i loved the graphical quality (not commenting on the translation/subs... *sigh* cant ask too much) and since my screen is 1280x1024, if i dont make it to fullscreen, it JUST fits my screen's width, so i dun hv the "cant see parts of it" problem...
Is there a question in that post or was it just commentary on your friend's inability to playback softsubs reliably? Yes, there really are subs on the LQ version also, so your friend has playback issues.
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There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.
yes it's just a commentary and just to add in my friend's situation. so he has playback issues? ok i'll tell him (but then why did the HQ ones work? =/)
and also i was thinking maybe Maveric's "too big for the screen" issue has to do with his/her screen resolution, thus my 2nd comment. anyway.
and also i was thinking maybe Maveric's "too big for the screen" issue has to do with his/her screen resolution, thus my 2nd comment. anyway.
I'm male.
And screen resolution has nothing to do with it. They are too big for the window when it is smaller too. Plus I ramped up my resolution to see if that was the problem, but to no avail.
And for some reason I can't seem to open anything in MPC anymore, it has an error and crashes, even with avi files, even after deleting and reinstalling it. I even downloaded that codec pack that xxanimefan4_ever talked about and no help.
I've been watching subs for years now so I've had to learn to use many different codecs and players and other stuff, but I dont think I've ever had this much trouble with a file.
And screen resolution has nothing to do with it. They are too big for the window when it is smaller too. Plus I ramped up my resolution to see if that was the problem, but to no avail.
And for some reason I can't seem to open anything in MPC anymore, it has an error and crashes, even with avi files, even after deleting and reinstalling it. I even downloaded that codec pack that xxanimefan4_ever talked about and no help.
I've been watching subs for years now so I've had to learn to use many different codecs and players and other stuff, but I dont think I've ever had this much trouble with a file.
thanks for all the help tho.
We haven't even started yet. If you want this handled properly get this tool, go tools -> test render, tools -> media info and tools -> CRC check on the problematic file, then file -> save log and copy/paste that final log here. Judging from your comments it sounds like you have a whole mess of codecs installed, which is a bad idea since they like to conflict a lot with each other. It should be cleaned out to only have CCCP components - if you don't mind CCCP that is. Once you have a clean system codec wise we can go from there, if the problem isn't solved by that already.
I use the CCCP with Core Media Player, ive been using them since they were released and ive never encountered any play back problems that couldnt be fixed with a click of a button. The only thing i would say is is buy CoreAVC for .264 play back. It's a lot better than ffdshow, sure its $10, but its $10 well spent.
Also, if you cant see the subs in a softsubbed release just right click and check that youhave the 'show subtitles' clicked. Same with missing audio
System Information
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Physical RAM: 511MB
Virtual Memory: 2047MB
Video Information
Video Card: ATI Technologies Inc. RADEON 9250
Video Memory: 256.0 MB
Chip Type: RADEON 9250 AGP (0x5960)
Driver Filename: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6517 | 2/22/2005 21:36:24
Disp Settings: Default Monitor | 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
[Test Render(s)]
Fatal test render on: C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Anime\[Nyoro~n Subs] Gurren Lagann 03.mkv
DirectShow error: 0x8007007e: The specified module could not be found.
Fatal test render on: C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Anime\[Nyoro~n Subs] Gurren Lagann 03.mkv
DirectShow error: 0x8007007e: The specified module could not be found.
[Media Information]
Media Information of: C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Anime\[Nyoro~n Subs] Gurren Lagann 03.mkv
General:
Filename: [Nyoro~n Subs] Gurren Lagann 03.mkv
Filesize: 170 MiB
Format: Matroska
PlayTime: 00:24:39.648
Application: mkvmerge v2.0.2 ('You're My Flame') built on Feb 22 2007 00:05:35
Application: libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1
1 video stream(s), 1 audio stream(s), 1 subtitle stream(s).
25> Color Space Converter
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\quartz.dll
CLSID: {1643E180-90F5-11CE-97D5-00AA0055595A}
Date: 2005-08-29 | 23:54:26
26> DivX Decoder Filter
IR404: The registry key associated with this filter could not be opened.
szKey: Software\Classes\CLSID\{78766964-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71}\InprocServer32
27> DivX for Blizzard Decoder Filter
File NOT Found! Expected path: c:\program files\warcraft iii\blizzard.ax
CLSID: {307A6C42-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71}
28> DivXAntiFreeze
File NOT Found! Expected path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DivXAF.ax
CLSID: {79A00187-F159-4B89-981B-F81D51504201}
29> DivXG400
File NOT Found! Expected path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DivXG400.ax
CLSID: {9D2935C7-3D8B-4EF6-B0D1-C14064698794}
30> DivXG400Force
File NOT Found! Expected path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DivXG400.ax
CLSID: {8CE3343E-2289-4BAE-AE57-5106A40AF552}
69> Morgan Stream Switcher
IR404: The registry key associated with this filter could not be opened.
szKey: Software\Classes\CLSID\{D3CD7858-971A-4838-ACEC-40CA5D529DC8}\InprocServer32
108> Subtitle Source
IR404: The registry key associated with this filter could not be opened.
szKey: Software\Classes\CLSID\{A144E330-841A-4FE1-BBAF-57F1CB465C19}\InprocServer32
127> Windows Media Audio Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\msadds32.ax
CLSID: {22E24591-49D0-11D2-BB50-006008320064}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
128> Windows Media Multiplexer
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {63F8AA94-E2B9-11D0-ADF6-00C04FB66DAD}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
129> Windows Media Pad VU Data Grabber
Filename: C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\wmmfilt.dll
CLSID: {F6B9C580-F60F-479F-886D-A01D09175673}
Date: 2002-06-13 | 09:23:58
130> Windows Media source filter
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {6B6D0800-9ADA-11D0-A520-00A0D10129C0}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
131> Windows Media Update Filter
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {B6353564-96C4-11D2-8DDB-006097C9A2B2}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
132> Windows Media Video Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wmv8ds32.ax
CLSID: {521FB373-7654-49F2-BDB1-0C6E6660714F}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
133> Windows Media Video Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wmvds32.ax
CLSID: {4FACBBA1-FFD8-4CD7-8228-61E2F65CB1AE}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
End CCCP Insurgent Log - Version 2007-01-01
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And I think you're right about all the codecs I have. I couldn't tell you all the codecs I've downloaded over the years cuz I needed to. I did download the CCCP one tho, and it still wouldn't play. I even had my roommate try it on his computer and he was able to open it no problem. In VLC no less...
EDIT:
OK, that tool I downloaded told me the codec packs I had previously installed, so I uninstalled them. Now my avi files wont work in WMP, but thankfully they do in VLC (MPC crashes when it tries, which it seems to do with pretty much all file types lately for some reason). And the episode that started this whole schpiel still wont play. I'm downloading it again thinking that perhaps the file may be corrupted, though my roommate's success leads me to believe otherwise.
Oh, btw, I'm trying to make the LQ version play
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here's the error message I get when I try to play this file in MPC:
C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Anime\[Nyoro~n Subs] Gurren Lagann 03.mkv::Video
Media Type 0:
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Video: MPEG4 Video 704x400 23.98fps
I have episode 1 in mkv format from another group (ADTRW) and it plays no problem in VLC, but has something like skipping in MPC (green boxes appear from time to time) and no subtitles or the ability to turn them on.
After you've done that run Filmerit as per wiki instructions to remove the loads of dead filters in that log.
Then reinstall CCCP and make another log. For some reason ffdshow.ax wasn't registered to your system properly, which will hopefully be fixed by a reinstall. Then play your files in Media Player Classic and Zoom Player from Start -> Programs -> CCCP. This is somewhat important. Report back if it works with another log.
System Information
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Physical RAM: 511MB
Virtual Memory: 2047MB
Video Information
Video Card: ATI Technologies Inc. RADEON 9250
Video Memory: 256.0 MB
Chip Type: RADEON 9250 AGP (0x5960)
Driver Filename: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6517 | 2/22/2005 21:36:24
Disp Settings: Default Monitor | 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
106> Windows Media Audio Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\msadds32.ax
CLSID: {22E24591-49D0-11D2-BB50-006008320064}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
107> Windows Media Multiplexer
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {63F8AA94-E2B9-11D0-ADF6-00C04FB66DAD}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
108> Windows Media Pad VU Data Grabber
Filename: C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\wmmfilt.dll
CLSID: {F6B9C580-F60F-479F-886D-A01D09175673}
Date: 2002-06-13 | 09:23:58
109> Windows Media source filter
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {6B6D0800-9ADA-11D0-A520-00A0D10129C0}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
110> Windows Media Update Filter
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wmpasf.dll
CLSID: {B6353564-96C4-11D2-8DDB-006097C9A2B2}
Date: 2006-10-18 | 21:47:20
111> Windows Media Video Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wmv8ds32.ax
CLSID: {521FB373-7654-49F2-BDB1-0C6E6660714F}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
112> Windows Media Video Decoder
Filename: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wmvds32.ax
CLSID: {4FACBBA1-FFD8-4CD7-8228-61E2F65CB1AE}
Date: 2004-08-04 | 03:56:58
End CCCP Insurgent Log - Version 2007-01-01
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Thanks to everyone who helped me figure this mess out.
Also, I appologize to the good people at Nyoro~n if my original message came across as offensive. I'd never had problems with mkv before so I thought it was a problem on your end. I hope I didn't offend anyone with my accusation.
2007-04-17, 23:21
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